| Summary: | Saturday, San Francisco 1859, Jan. 29- Went on board ship Dashaway, Captain J. M. Hill, then in the stream bound for Port Townsend, W.T. Wind southeast light, 7 p.m. mail steamer J. L. Stevens arrived from Panama. Sunday 30, January, 1859- Wind southeast with squalls. Mrs. Shane with and little boy and Mr. Simeon Hackley, came on board, passengers. Remained on board all day. Monday 31- Heavy gale from southeast with rain. Went ashore and saw Mr. Bradshaw. Remained all night and the next day. Tuesday, Feb. 1- Saw Mr. Lusk and went with him on board the steamer Northern. Received of Bradshaw $30. Wed. Feb. 2- Went on board the ship and sailed for Port Townsend 4 p.m. Thur. Feb. 3- Light winds from northeast. Made but little progress. Sat. Feb. 5- Sea very smooth, light breeze from south, weather thick. Off Cape Mendocino 30 miles. Drew bottle of sea water no. 3- Not so discolored as yesterday. Much rain from 8 to 12 p.m. Latitude 40 23. Wind west. Sunday Feb. 6- 1 a.m. Wind to north and northeast. Headed toward shore off Rogue River 40 degrees north. Wind fresh. Bottle of water no. 4 drawn. 1 p.m. tacked ship. Monday. Feb. 7- Southeast wind light 8 a.m. calm. Weather pleasant. Latitude 42 42 longitude 126 20 off Cape Orford,. Bottle water no. 5. Clear heavy swell from northwest. At 8 p.m. fresh breeze from southeast which increased and hard to southwest. Rain squalls. Tuesday Feb. 8- Heavy gale from southwest. 8 a.m. double reefed topsails. 1 a.m. reef 12 m. opposite Columbia River 120 miles off latitude 45 51 Longitude 126 50. Bottle water no. 6 very pure. Weather thick with light rain. 4 p.m. gale abated and at 10 shook out one reef of topsails. Wind. to southeast. Light. Feb. 11 - Friday. Nine days out 6 a.m. Made sail and stood over to Vancouver Island. Wind still dead ahead and after beating all day without doing anything hove to at sundown in same place as last night. At 4 p.m. saw steamer with sail set standing down the straits. Fair wind. bound south. The appearance of the forests of Vancouver Island is as level as a field of wheat, following the undulation of the ground with a regular growth most wonderful for such a dense forest. Island and village in sight nearly all day. 10 p.m. spoke a bark, but the wind was so strong could not make her out. Saturday, Feb. 12- Gale still continues and we make no progress. Morning finds us outside the light with no better prospect of a change than we had yesterday. Saw ship Orion this morning at sunrise trying to beat up the straits. Weather beautifully clear but the wind blows a gale. At sunset the wind died away and the tide running strong. We again stood out to the southward of the light, this being the fourth day of our trial of entering Puget Straits. All hands are heartily tired and wish for a change of wind. The Orion has been beaten about all day as we have. Saw Indian village on the shore south of lighthouse at Cape Flattery. Sunday, Feb. 13- 11 days out. Light wind in the morning and at 12 noon dead calm, which continued till 8 p.m. when a breeze sprang up from the west and we ran up with a fair wind. At 11 p.m. it began to rain when off Neah Bay we noticed that the light on Tatoosh Island was out. It was light enough at the time for us to see the island. Monday, Feb. 14- Fresh breeze and fair 6 a.m. passed Dungeness light and at 11 a.m. came to anchor off Port Townsend. Went ashore and was most cordially received. The United States district court being in session, every room in the hotel was taken up and Major Van Bokkelin himself furnished me. Invoice of goods on board the bark Oak Hill shipped by Mc Comber & Co., Boston, consigned to Bradshaw, Pt. Townsend. 10 cases 10 pound cans oysters. 2 cases each 20 …… 6 1/2 $13 10 cases 2 pound cans of lobster. 20 cans at $4.50 5 raspberry jam 1 pound 2 doz. each 10 cents $4.50 7 cases of peach 2 pounds each jelly 2 doz 14 cents. Casting, wharfing freight. oysters 20 doz 9 cents doz. $1.80 lobsters 20 doz at 7 $1.40 raspberries 10 at 7 $70 peach 14 doz at 9 $1.26 Tuesday, Feb. 15- Wind from the southeast with squalls of snow and rain. Saw several of my old friends, some from San Francisco and others old residents of the territory. Captain Hill came ashore and sold most of his goods to Mr. Garrish. Steamer Constitution arrived from Olympia in the morning, bringing among her passengers Mr. D. S. Lusk who came with me from New York and who intends to commence the cattle trade. Wednesday, Feb. 16- Wind still in the southeast with snow, not very cold. After breakfast walked with Mr. Clingker to his claim near the garrison to see if it won't be a suitable place for me to locate. I like the situation very much. Thursday, Feb. 17- Pleasant day. Went with Captain Hill and Mr. Clinger to the garrison where we were most hospitably received by Major Haller. Steamer Constitution arrived from Victoria. Two pipes Jamaica rum $1.59 Friday, Feb. 18- The bark B. M. Hall arrived. Walked over the hill back of the village and was much pleased with the appearance of the country. Saturday. Feb. 19- Strong breeze in the southeast. Ship Iconium arrived on her way to China with a cargo of piles and spars. Sunday, Feb, 20- Pleasant day. Saw Captain Heustis of the Iconium. Went to hear Father Rossy preach at the court house. During the service the Indians drew guns and made a little disturbance, probably a fight among themselves. Monday, Feb. 21- Went at the request of the collector to measure Mr. Garfield. The Flying Mist of Olympia. Length 82- 3, breadth 22-6 depth 6- 4. This evening the mate of the ship Orion came from Port Gamble to get a doctor as Captain Libby was sick. No doctor being on hand he remained all night. Tuesday, Feb. 22- Washington's Birthday. Wind southeast, fresh and cold. This morning the mate of the Orion found his boat stove by grounding on a log at low water. After repairing his boat he left for Port Gamble with Dr. (Louis) Kuhn, who consented to go in place of Dr. O'Brien, the hospital doctor. Captain Heustis of the ship Iconium passed the night at the garrison and returned this morning, but could not go to sea on account of the wind, which blew so strong that he could not get his anchor. Steamer Constitution arrived from Olympia. Wednesday, Feb. 23- Strong breeze from southeast. Ship under Iconium in trying to get under way dragged toward shore and had to let go both anchors. Captain Hill came down this morning from Port Ludlow and reported that four of his men ran off. This afternoon he shipped two men who have been on trial for mutiny, just acquitted. Some Indians who have been camped at the garrison, where Major Haller made them work with a crosscut saw, tried today to buy one, as they thought they will under the axe and wished to build themselves a log house like the whites. Saw an Indian selling a pair of boots at auction to a crowd of natives, who appeared to enjoy the fun. Thursday, Feb. 24- Steamer Northern arrived from Olympia with the mail, Having failed to make a landing on her trip up, 7 no one was supplied with letters. Ship Iconium sailed at 1 p.m. Steamer Constitution arrived at 7 p.m. and left at 8 for Olympia. This evening Judge Chenoweth and others addressed the Democrats in the Court House. Very strong southwest wind during the night. Bark Ella Francis returned in distress, loss of deck load and leaking badly. Friday, Feb. 25- Pleasant day. Walked with Van Bokkelin to Pettygrove's claim. Evening met Plummer at Captain Flag's room. Saturday, Feb. 26- Court adjourned. Bond of Gerwig $4. Paid Dave the boatman $4. Court adjourned. Sunday, Feb. 27- R. S. Bailey, Skagit Head. Feb. 28- leather stormy. Mar. 1- Weather stormy. Mar. 2- Starting with Maj. Buffington and Shane and Lowell for Protection Island but a heavy squall of wind and rain coming up, we were obliged to land and walk back to Port Townsend. Mar. 3- Mr. Buffington, Lowell and myself left Port Townsend and walked to the canoe we left yesterday and again started for the island, but we encountered a much worse squall than we did yesterday and after being drenched with rain and badly tired out, we reached the island and were glad to get safe on shore. Towards night Mr. Shane came down in a boat that was bound to Dungeness. March 4- All hands engaged in building a corral for cattle. Weather very mild and pleasant. March 5- Tremendous gale from southeast, but little work done. At night heavy rain. March 6- Heavy squall from northwest with rain till 12 a.m. when the weather clearing up I started for Port Townsend. Came very near being capsized when off Point Wilson owing to the breakers in the tide rip. March 7- Went out with Mr. Hastings to his house and passed the night. March 8- Game into town this morning with Mr. Hastings after having passed a very pleasant night at his house. Mr. Hastings has a fine farm of 600 acres, well stocked. March 9- Steamer Columbia arrived here last evening with C mails. Ship Visurgis arrived at San Francisco Feb. 22 162 days from Boston. Left with Gerrish on sale three dozen spars, cost $3, equals $9. half doz. roujer cost $ - $2 4 bottles. cost $4. Wrote to Mrs. Swan, Boston. Wrote Dr. Veatch, San Francisco and sent him box of sea water.n Wrote Sam Bradshaw. Wrote Cap, Sears. Wrote Charles J. Tursch. Steamer left for San Francisco at 4 a.m. A heavy gale from southeast at the time with high seas. Some of the passengers lost their baggage over board in going on board the steamer. Mr. Stone and Mr. Crandon left for San Francisco. March 10- Intended to …… Left this morning for Dungeness with Cap. Munson but the. too fresh to make the attempt. March 11- After breakfast at Tibbals. left Port in the schooner J. K. Thorndike, Cap. Munson for a cruise down the Straits of Fuca. The wind being very light and a heavy swell heaving up Sound made but little progress and at night came to anchor at New Dungeness at the light. March 12- A magnificent morning, clear and bright. The mountains of the Coast Range being unobscured, by mist or clouds their snowy peaks shone most gloriously with the reflection of the rays of the rising sun. We get under way at daylight with a light southeast breeze and ran along Dungeness Spit toward New or False Dungeness, Captain Winser has a claim. We have on board the schooner Captain William W. Winser, Captain Rufus Holmes who is a partner of the former 2. Mr. Frank Spear, alias Tike and myself. I am particularly pleased with this trip, as it reminds me strongly of some of the old yachting parties I formerly enjoyed so well in Boston Harbor. At 3 p.m. after a light wind and calm, during which we had to use the sweeps, we anchor at New Dungeness. A front the ranch of Captain Iman. After supper went ashore with Captain Winser for an hour then came aboard the schooner for the night. Sunday, March 13- A cloudy morning but no wind. After a sound sleep all hands wen ashore except myself who remained on board reading. Several of the Dungeness Indians came on board bringing codfish, halibut and flounders, but we did not trade with them. Shortly the white men and Indians went ashore, leaving me alone. I am particularly pleased with the bay of False or Old Dungeness. The Dept. growler is good and the whole. is one where any vessel can lay out on shore in safety. Pike shot three partridges and one blue grouse. March 14- Rain during the night and showers. Very light wind in the morning. Showery during the day and wind all round the …… At anchor in the harbor. Went ashore and walked down the beach with Cap. Winser. March 15- Squally with showers all day. Remained at anchor. Wind northwest. Pike went out for deer but got none. March 16- At 8 a.m. hove up anchor and made sail for Neah Bay. Wind light and variable. Bark Ella Francis made sail at the same time. March 17- Was under weigh all night with light winds and rain. At 3 p.m. came to anchor in Neah Bay and after dinner went ashore to Mr. Webster's house where I passed the night. March 18- Wind southwest, frequent showers during the day. After breakfast walked with Bertram Hebst for the old Spanish settlement at the upper end of Neah Bay, but found no vestige remaining of the old settlement. If there were any they have long ago been destroyed by the Indians. At sunset a bark supposed to be Samuel Merritt came in and anchored. There has been a heavy surf on the beach all day. March 19- Pleasant day. Walked down the beach with Mrs. Cooper. Found the bark to be The Young Greek of Boston, from Port Gamble for Valparaiso. Mr. Webster gives me $1.25 for garden seeds, one paper radish, one paper turnip, one paper cabbage. beets, tomatoes, lettuce. Gave Wat tsa san two spear heads. At 1 p.m. hove up anchor and started for Port Townsend, but it coming on to blow heavy we came to anchor in Clallum Bay and laid till morning. Sunday, March 20- After breakfast made sail and stood up sound with southwest wind. We had for passengers besides those who went down Captain Sampson and two Macah Indians and a little Indian boy. One of the Indians was named Russian Jim and the other name is Peter, a smart intelligent young fellow who has been to California and can talk English pretty well. Mr. Webster gave me some curiosities found in Neah Bay. Captain Winser brought up five fine halibut. At meridian the wind hauled into northwest and blew very fresh. As the tide was ebb with a heavy sea we concluded to run into False Dungeness and came to anchor at 4 p.m. Bark Nahumkeag of San Francisco came to anchor same time. March 21- Remained at anchor all night and at sunrise made sail, but there being no wind we made no progress. Pike and Captain Holmes went ashore for wood. Bark Nahumkeag beat out at 10 a.m. A fresh breeze sprung up from northeast and we came to anchor near the spit. Peter, Indian name Tah date sup She chate. Jim's name. After dinner the wind came up fair and we made sail and run up toward Port Townsend. March 22- Arrived at Port Townsend at 6 a.m. and came to anchor. Found that the Oak Hill had arrived. March 23- Went to Tibbal's this morning for breakfast. This evening the citizens gave a dinner to Lieut. Selden of the cutter, as he is about leaving the station. I was invited but did not go. March 24- Gale of wind this morning from southeast, March 25- Fine day, calm. Steamer Constitution arrive this forenoon. March 26- Steamer Northerner arrived with mails from San Francisco. Received letter from Mr. Bradshaw and two from Governor Stevens. Wrote to Bradshaw and to Flint Peabody and Co. for my gun. Sent S. C. Bradshaw a power of attorney to attend to my business relative to ship Virginia, This power of attorney was signed by the clerk of the U.S. district court and witnessed by Maj. Van Bokkelin and Mr. Fowler, The weather today has been cold and rainy, wind southwest…… to pay the freight and take the goods at cost and allow me half of any profits on sales. Received of Gerrish $700. Paid freight on goods $1666; to Fowler and Co. $34. March 29- Weather cold and unpleasant. Steamer Constitution arrived. Captain Hill came down from Port Ludlow and went on to Victoria on the steamer. March 50- Weather pleasant and warm. After dinner started out with Henry Webber to walk to Port Discovery. Had a very pleasant walk through the woods and arrived at Mr. Webber's house about one-half past 4 p.m. March 51- Fine morning. Walked with Mr. Webber to/Point. Measured a madrona tree 5 feet 6 inches in diameter. The view from Fort Point hill was very fine. This point is named from an old Indian fort found on the point, the relics of which. remain. At 4 p.m. walked back to Port Townsend, distance six miles, splendid view of Mount Baker. April 1- Delightful day. Warm and light wind. Walked out with an Indian lad to gather plants. Met Dr. Kuhn, who had just returned from Port Gamble. April 2- Received from Miss Fowler & Co. and placed in George H. Gerrish' s store 52 cans of merchandise for Oak Hill from M. Armstrong & Co. consigned to Bradshaw & Co. Gave receipt for same. Mr. Stowell, passenger by ship Orion, offered to take letters for me to Boston. He intends leaving by next steamer. April 3-Morning delightful, calm and warm. After breakfast ? started for Chimacum Greek with the Duke of York and Jimmy Lind and accompanied by General Gaines, Queen Victoria and Mrs. Gaines, Queen Victoria's little boy and a little girl. We passed several canoes containing Indians fishing, all of whom paid a tribute to the Duke by presents of fish, so that before we were half way to the station we had food enough to last. day. Stopped at Chimacum Point to get clams. Found plenty of trout at 7 the mills and had a grand feast of fish. April 4- Fine day. Worked during the forenoon building a boat with "York". Evening wrote for the Bulletin. April 5- Worked on boat all day. Weather very pleasant. April 6- Steamer Constitution arrived, towed down ship Dashaway from Port Ludlow. Went aboard the ship with Captain Hill and passed the night. Fine day. Wrote on board. April 7- Rain. We went on boat. Auction sale of Hannon estate. Steamer Constitution remained to repair her propeller. April 8- Talked with the Duke of York about the Clallum Indians. Chimacum at head of the bay. Clallums and Chimacums about 1000. April 9- Sold to H. L. Tibballs 2 dozen raspberry jam 7 $14 4 dozen oysters 7.50 $30 2 dozen peach 9 $18 $62 [appears here as transcribed] Sent by Freeman & Co. express at Fowler & Co. no. 1 and 2 communications to the San Francisco Bulletin. No, 1- Voyage to Port Townsend. No. 2- Description of Port Townsend. Wrote also to Mr. Gerbording, the proprietor of the paper. Rain all day. April 10- Sold to John Cornish 6 cans oysters at .75 equals $3.75 6 cans peach 9 equals $4.50 6 cans raspberry 7 equals $3.50 $11.75 [appears here as transcribed] Rain all day. April 11- Pleasant day. Steamer Northerner arrived from San Francisco. Received my gun from Messrs. Flint Peabody & Co. Borrowed of Tibballs $280 paid $250 freight. April 12- Went to work with Mr. Watkins alias "Tank" building a boat in Gerrish'es yard after the model of the Connecticut Sharpus. April 15- Worked on boat. April 14- Moved the boat from Gerrish'es to Yank's house. April 15- Rain. No work. April 16- Shower. Sunday, April 17- Nothing new. Remained indoors nearly all day. April 18- Nothing occurred of note. April 19- Helped Yank work on his boat and nailed in the bottom board. April 20- Cut the sails for the boat with Captain Wilson, who agrees to sew them. April 21- Started with Captain Vail for Smith's Island and arrived at 2 p.m. Captain Vail is the keeper of the lighthouse. The lighthouse is a very strong, well built house of a story, an attic, with cellar. The tower goes through the center of the house and the light is fourth order of. April 22- Went round the island with Captain Vail and was very much pleased. The island contains some 60 acres but little however adapted to profitable cultivation. Captain Vail has about two acres planted with potatoes and garden vegetables. April 25- In house reading all day. Mrs. Vail is an intelligent, hard working and hospitable woman and has (besides the manifold duties of her home) found time to collect and save a beautiful assortment of marine shells and mosses. Sunday, April 24- Left Smith's Island in company with Captain John Vail, his son, Charles C. Vail and two others for Port Townsend and arrived there at noon. Steamer Columbia arrived with mails from San Francisco. Received one cask whiskey shipped by A. W. Crow of Boston by ship Visurgis and we shipped to Gerrish. Freight paid on whiskey $10.50. April 25- Opened the cask and found it contained 64 jugs of whiskey 4 of which were in bad order, the rest good. Gave one jug to Captain Fay, gave two jugs to Charles C. Vail, opened one. Webber one. My bill due Tibballs up to this date $51.37. $62- $51.37. Balance due me $10.83. Commence again to board with Tibballs this day. Steamer Columbia sailed. Wrote Bradshaw & Co. and Captain Sears. April 25- Cleaned my gun and went into the woods and picked a fine bouquet of flowers mostly wild currant, Oregon grape, trillium and violets. Mr. Tibballs gave me a fine present of a net hammock made by himself, very neatly. Indian Tamanawas commenced this evening by gongs. April 27- Yesterday Mr. Berty Webster and Mr. Steen came up from Neah Bay and left this morning. Sent to Henry Webster one jug whiskey. The tamanawas today is carried on. The Indians are painted black and allow no white person to enter the lodge during the forenoon. After supper went with the Duke of York to see the performances and was much pleased. Paid Hastings 75 cents due him for suspenders. April 28- Indians out dancing on the beach this morning. During the day Mr. Tucker and myself made a crutch for a little girl who has the hip complaint. In the evening went to see the Indian dance in the lodge. Men and women danced. April 29- Took a sketch of Port Townsend from the bluff, Indians from Port Discovery and Dungeness arrived and the tamanawas continues. April 30- The Indians came out this morning on the beach with one man and three women in a mesmeric state and tried to bring them to by working spells but the man could not be awakened so they all retired to the lodge. During the performance a dog was killed. In the evening General Scott, one of the chiefs, made presents of blankets to the Indians (election of delegates to convention Thursday). Sunday, May 1- The Indians came out on the beach this morning, having succeeded in bringing to life the persons in the trance and after washing and dressing them and performing various ceremonies they returned to the lodge. May 2- The presents of blankets were all given yesterday and today the beach is quiet. Yesterday there was quite a variety of performances, first the Indians, then a fight between two rowdies, then a sermon by Father Rossi. May 5- Started for Port Ludlow at the request of Captain Fay, the Indian agent, to hunt up persons who sell liquor to the Indians. Stopped all night on the beach at the head of Scow Bay near the house of Mr. William. I had with me five Indians, two men and three Indians. Found a number of Indians at William's house. May 4- Started this morning after breakfast and arrived at Port Ludlow at 9 a.m. Went over the mill and examined a steamer and schooner which are being built near the mill. Just before we left the Duke. of York's father and his family arrived, all of them evidently under the influence of liquor but not very drunk. Left Port Ludlow at 1 p.m. for Port Townsend via Chimacum Portage. Found some drunken Indians on the portage and two drunken white men bat saw now liquor. After we had eaten our supper we left for Port Townsend arrived there at 10 p.m. May 5- Reported to Captain Fay and returned the provisions we had not eaten. One jug to Jack Harris, one jug opened, one jug opened, one jug Captain Vail. Captain Vail came down today from Smith's Island. May 6- Captain Vail returned this morning. Went to see the tamanawas people. The man and three females were. the same as when they were performing and with black faces. They were all sitting down twirling small bones tied to strings. May 10- Sent the Duke of York to the cutter for Captain Fay about the depredations of Indians at Dungeness Light. May 14- Started with the Duke of York for Scow Bay to get fish and clams. Landed at Williamses about an hour before sundown and left shortly after to camp out about three-quarters of a mile down the bay, where we found a party of Indians already camped drying clams. Remained all night. During the night more Indians arrived and by morning they were about 45 altogether. They were with the exception of our party all bound to Port Townsend from up the Sound. The night was very pleasant warm and was passed in a very quiet and orderly manner. May 15- Early this morning those of the Indians who were ready left and as soon as the fell our party began to dig clams. We collected about ten buckets and then left for a point of rocks about half way down the bay on the west side. Here the Indians began to catch fish in the most remarkable manner by turning over the rocks on the beach or else running pout hooks under them. The fish are a species of "pont", black and smooth skins. After cooking a mess we started for Port Townsend we were met by a canoe containing Indians who stated that a Dungeness Indian had been accidentally shot this morning by another Indian at Port Townsend. Old Queen Victoria and the other squaws sure set up a howl, which they continued until we landed on the beach. May 16- This morning warrants were issued against three persons for taking gold dust that was stolen on. River. They were brought into court and the case was continued all day. Commenced to board with Cornish this morning. May 17- The parties who were up before the justice, Mr. Dyer, yesterday in Dave. and Cornelius Francis, boatman and John Cornish, restaurant and they were severally put under bonds of $500 to keep the peace. May 18- Steamer Constitution arrived with the delegates for the convention. Messers Fowler and Van Bokkelin, who report that Governor Stevens, secured the unanimous vote of the convention. May 19- A call for a meeting to be held this evening was posted up to take into consideration the subject of the northern Indians and see what steps should be taken to remove those now among us. The meeting in the evening was well attended and adjourned to hear the report of their committee tomorrow. After the meeting was over I was attracted by Indians singing the cause and going to learn. from a party of about 20 Snohomish Indians performed vespers according to the Catholic ritual. The service was performed with devotion and was very interesting. During the night some soldiers were arrested by the sheriff for a breach of the peace. May 20- This has been a great day for Port Townsend. In the morning I saw the two soldiers with double irons on, who were still very drunk. They were taken to court for trial. Mr. Whittaker was first examined on charges of selling liquor to Indians and was put under bond of $300 to appear at the next U.S. district court. The soldiers were next tried and were convicted of an assault on the officers and for breaking Mr. Cornish'es windows. They were fined while Squire Dyer was holding his court I noticed a great commotion among the Indians, and learned that they had heard that the Stikene Indians had killed one of the Clallums. at Marrowstone Point and that there was a large northern canoe now approaching Port Townsend. The beach was now thronged with whites and Indians the latter in a great state of excitement. A party of men now jumped into a canoe, with yells and shouts and paddled off toward the other canoe which they found filled with squaws and then very valiantly captured her and brought her to the beach, seized Now was a scene. The Clallums and Chimacums…. everything in the canoe and would have taken the women but the sheriff, Dr. McCurdy, took them under his charge and locked them all up. I then went at the request of Captain Fay, Indian agent, among all the Indian lodges and finally succeeded in receiving nearly all the stolen articles which I returned to their owners. In this canoe were two well known Indians, Paul Jones and Johnson, who were taken to the station by orders of Major Haller to be sent to Steillacom to Colonel Casey. In the evening the citizens held their adjourned meeting when a series of resolutions were adopted and committee raised to remove the northern Indians. May 21- This morning early the northern Indians were escorted to their canoe by the sheriff and myself and all left. Bought off of Makah two bearskins for $3, part one sack flour. This morning the Duke of York bought a squaw for his son, Mr. Mason, a youth of some 17 years. The ceremonies consisted of a sort of procession of the Duke's friends bringing blankets and guns. After several songs they proceeded to the lodge where the girl was and offered their presents. Two old men then made speeches and the whites retired. The bride all this time was busily engaged rolling out dough with a bottle into cakes, to be baked and appeared to take the least interest of anyone present. During the night the most of the party got drunk. I made a sketch today of Mount Baker. Sunday, May 22- Most of the wedding party were drunk and disorderly this morning and the Duke of York particularly so but I coaxed him away to his house where he soon went to sleep. Yank launched his boat, the Yankee, this morning. She's a sharpy and sails well. May 23- This morning the Indians all left for Dungeness, where they are to have a grand tamanawas. There will be a great many persons present from various tribes around the straits. Paid Tibballs the balance of his bill in full $5.87. The Duke of York's sister says that the "Nigger" gave the Duke the whiskey. May 24- Wrote to Colonel Simmons this morning relative to my going to Cape Flattery, Wrote to Ellen. Wrote to J. C. Briggs and William H. Keith, Complained of the Nigger for selling whiskey to Indians. May 25- Steamer Northern arrived. Received letter from Bradshaw and papers from the Bulletin of the 9th and 10th, all containing my communications. Mailed letters to Bradshaw, Ellen M, Sawn, enclosing slips and one to F.C. Briggs. Ship Morning Glory in tow of Steamer Constitution went ashore on Marrowstone Point. Letter to I. H. Bartlett and Son, New Bedford. Nigger sent to station. May26- Steamer Northerner arrived from Olympia and left for San Francisco with mails and passengers. Ship Morning Glory got off at high water without damage, and came to anchor off the town. Captain R. C. Fay, Indian agent, left for Skagit Head this a.m. requested me to look out for the Indians during his absence. The Indians all returned today from Dungeness where they have been mamoking tamanawas. May 27- The little steamer Ranger II arrived here from up the sound and left for Victoria. General W. W. Miller arrived here We fired oar swivel and gave the governor three cheers. Came to anchor off the military station in Bellingham Bay at. p.m. After supper saw smoke from the crater of Mount Baker. A canoe came alongside and word was sent to Colonel Shaw, Indian agent. Dr. Craig and Mr. S. D. Warbass came on board during the evening and about. past 10 Colonel Shaw came from the reservation. On his return Messrs. Bailey and Rankin went with him. June 1- Started with Colonel Simmons in a canoe for the Lummi reservation, some six or seven miles distant. Reached Mr. Robson's home at 9 a.m. and went ashore to see some Indians who live there. Drank some milk, which Mrs. Robson gave us. Started for Colonel Shaw's and reached there at 11 a.m. and went ashore. Went over a portion of the reservation with Messrs. Simmons and Shaw. Found everything in good order. The priest had just left after giving the Indians good advice and having erected a cross at Mr. Robson's on an Indian lodge. Colonel Simmons related an anecdote of the Indians of Oregon relative to the missionary giving them the account of our Our Savior being crucified by the Jews. They said that if the whites had killed Him they must settle it among themselves for the Indians had no hand in the matter and had troubles enough of their own without interfering in those of the whites. After dinner Colonel Simmons held a talk with the chiefs relative to the treaties, then gave them presents. We left at 1 quarter to 6 and reached the schooner at 1 quarter to 7 p.m. Most of the party with the exception of Captain Fay, Mr. Weed and myself then went ashore to the station and afterward went to Judge Fitzhugh at Seahome. When they had a pleasant time and returned on board about 2 a.m. June 2- Got under way at 8 a.m. for Neah Bay. Light winds and calms all day and we drifted between Smith's Island and Lopez Island all day. June 5- Calm all night. At 5 a.m. a light breeze sprang up from the northwest and we beat down the straits till 1 p.m. when the wind freshened up into a strong breeze with a heavy sea and we ran into the leeward of Pillar Point and came to anchor but the wind hauling more to the north caused a heavy swell to roll in and being afraid of dragging ashore, we up anchor at 2 p.m. and beat down toward Cape Flattery. Breeze still continuing strong and heavy sea. All hands but Captain Fowler, Mr. Armstrong and myself sick. June 4- This morning found ourselves about 12 miles from Cape Flattery with light winds, heavy thunder with showers. Came to anchor in Neah Bay at 9 a.m. Part of our party went ashore to Mr. Webster's. Colonel Simmons, Captain Fay, Mr. Bailey and myself remained on board. At 5 p.m. the steamer Brother Jonathan arrived from San Francisco, bringing Mr. Strong, Mr. Webster's partner. Went aboard with Mr. Webster and remained all night. Saw the steamer Forwood pass up the straits for Victoria at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 5- Fine, pleasant day. Remained on shore all day making sketches of Waaddah (?) Island and Mr. Webster's house. The Indians did not come on board as was expected. They the coast had gone down to the wreck of a bark some 25 miles down the coast. Her name bark Palestine, a total wreck, all hands saved. June 6- Asked Van Bokkelin if he has done anything with Madison of Dungeness about Mr. Strong's bill against him. Write Webster what the reply is. Joshua Webster Esqu. Maplewood post office, Maiden, Mass. Sent him a sketch of Waddah village. At 11 a.m. we sailed from Neah Bay for Clallum Bay. The Indians did not come, so Colonel Simmons would wait no longer. 4 p.m. came to anchor in Clallum Bay, where Colonel Simmons made a present to the chiefs. Made sketch of the Indian lodge. Remained one hour and then started for Dungeness. June 7- Light winds, calm all night. 4 a.m. opposite the Elwha River. Canoes with three Indians came alongside and sold us some fish and venison. 2 1/2 p.m. three Makah canoes came alongside but soon left, bound down the straits. 5 p.m. Came to anchor at Dungeness, went ashore and after. Colonel Simons had talked to the Clallums he made the chiefs presents and at 7 p.m. we sailed for Port Townsend. Wind very light and arrived there at 5 a.m. on the 8th. June 8- Reached the wharf at Port Townsend at 5 a.m. Splendid morning. Goods for Mary Slade as per bill lading 6 trunks mdss. 7 boxes mdss, 2 boxes hardware. Examined the goods by invoice in Fowler and Company's large warehouse. June 9- Steamer Panama arrived this forenoon with the mails from San Francisco. The steamer Wilson G. Hunt arrived during the night from Victoria and proceeded up the Sound to Olympia. Major Haller finds the Duke of York, Jenny Lind and one of his soldiers drunk near the fort and takes whiskey away from them, Sent some papers to Mr. H. Webster at Neah Bay by a Makah Indian who leaves early tomorrow morning. June 10- J. D. Fowler, post office, Port Townsend 20 copies weekly Bulletin. Wrote to Gerberdin to send 19 copies to Fowler and one copy to C.H. Swan, Boston. Wrote to Ellen and to Bradshaw and to W. H. Keith. Wrote an article for the Bulletin, trip to Protection Island, etc. No. 5, Steamer Panama arrived at 8 p.m. and left for San Francisco. Paid off the Chimacum chiefs the potlatch that Colonel Simmons gives them. There were six of them and I gave them their goods at the request of Captain Fay. June 11- -Examined the spearheads for. and found in the box 39 packages of 25 inch 975 spears, cost $125. Carried to Fowler's store 25 spearheads, 2 doz no. 7 hooks 3.50,2 doz no. 6 hooks, $4,000. Wrote to Dr. Hammond at the station that I cannot go with him on Monday to the Snoqualmie. Gave the letter to Mr. Boyd. Today Mr. Hutterman from Scow Bay complained of by me for selling liquor to Indians. He was tried before Judge Dyer and bound over to appear at the next U. S. district court in the sum of $300. Sunday, June 12- Started with Captain Fay in canoe for Whidbey Island. Took one no. 3 camp blanket, one haversack, one souwester. General Scott,Skiyany, his squaw and two other old men went in the canoe with us. Before we left Captain Fay paid off some Indians for carrying the prisoner to the Skagit yesterday. Arrived Point Wilson at 12 noon and arrived at Eby's landing, 1:25. Stopped at Mr . . . house then at Mr. . . . . The amount paid the Indians in Captain Fay's room 1 man 1 red shirt, 1 man 10 yards of domestic, 1 man 10 yards domestic, 1 man 10 yards domestic, 1 woman, 10 yards domestic. Reached Cobland 3:30, found quantities of strawberries on the road and had quite a feast. Arrived at Grennan and Cranney, Pinny Cove and passed the night with Dr. Kirk and Mr. Hathaway. June 13- Captain Fay bought of Grennan and Cranney for the Indian Dept. 1 tin pan, $1,75; 4 gallons molasses, $4 48 pounds of rice at 12 1/2 per pound, $6 total $11.75. After breakfast we assorted the goods as follows: Monday, June 13 Goods for the Skagit Indians: 18 blankets, 3 pieces of calico - 36 1/2, 46 1/2, 118, 3/4 total 1 piece 34 yards scarlet plain, 2 axes, 1/2 dozen spoons (iron), 3 pair gray stockings, 2 pair scissors, 3 knives, 2 balls twine, 3 woolen shawls, 3 undershirts, 4 woolen shirts, 8 cotton shirts, 11 yards of. flannel, 22 yards of ticking, 12 yards green baize. The above goods were divided equally into 20 parcels or nearly so. and at 10 a.m. we left for the Skagit, about 2 miles down the cove. After the presents were distributed the Indians left for Alsalady and walked back to Grennan and Cranney's house with Dr. Kuhn and after dinner walked over to Captain Fay's house, about 1 1/2 miles distant, accompanied by Captain Fay on horseback. Found the family McCrohan who are living at the farm quite well but quite nervous about Indians as some had camped on the beach about a mile distant. In the evening Mr. Libby, a neighbor, came and requested someone to go to his house to sleep, as his wife was also afraid of the Indians. I went over with him and passed the night. Dr. Kuhn, Mr. Cranney and Dr. Longaker came over during the evening from the cove and passed a few hours. Sergeant McCrohan's family live at Captain Fay's house, consisting of the old man and wife, two daughters and a son. Captain Fay is quite fond of one of the girls. June 14- After a sound sleep and a good breakfast at Mr. Libby's I walked to where the Indians had camped, but they were gone. I then walked to Penn's Cove where Captain Fay held another talk with the Skagit chief relating to their reservation. Took a couple of sketches and then walked back to Captain Fay's farm where I passed the night. June 15- After breakfast walked over to the Cove and found Captain Fay, Dr. Kuhn and Mr. Hathaway at breakfast. The weather being unpleasant remained in the house all day reading and finishing up sketches. At night Captain Fay went to stop with Captain Holbrook and I remained with Dr. Kuhn and Mr. Hathaway. June 16- Started in a canoe this morning with Captain Fay and Dr. Kuhn to visit Oak Harbor, Stopped at the store of Mr. Brunn. at Coupeville then proceeded to Oak Harbor where we arrived at noon and stopped at the house of Mr. Barrington. Mr. B. and Mr. C. C. Philips are building a schooner of some 60 tons of the oak which grows in plenty on Mr. B 's claim. Mr. Izette is the master builder. Dined at Mr. Barrington's house and then walked to the house of Martin Taftezon where we picked some splendid strawberries. Judge Chenoweth and Mr. Williams with Mrs. Chenoweth and Mrs. Izette came over to see the schooner. We had a very pleasant time although the wind was cold. We left Oak Harbor about 4 1/2 p.m. and reached Coveland at 7 p.m. where I stopped all night. June 17- Pleasant day. After breakfast went over to Captain Fay's.farm where I took a sketch of his house and returned to the cove and remained all day. June 18, 1859 - At 8 a.m. started in canoe with Captain Fay, Dr. Kuhn and eight Indians. Called at Brunn's, where left the doctor and then proceeded to Skagit Head, stopped 1/2 hour at Brunn's, about 35 pounds of bread, 2 quarts molasses or syrup. At 12 noon we stopped on McDonough's Island for water and then proceeded on and reached Skagit Head, the residence of R. S. Bailey, agent at 5 1/2 p.m. The Indians are all converts to the Catholic faith. Father Chirouse, the priest, lives at the mouth of the Snohomish. Sunday, June 19- Left Bailey's at 8 a.m. and reached Port Townsend at 12:30. Paid off the Indians for Captain Fay. Steamer Shubrich arrived during the night. June 20- Paid off the Indians who carried Captain Fay and myself over to Whidbey's Island on the 12th. Wrote a note to Honorable Morris H. Frost, collector, relative to the harbor of False Dungeness and suggesting that a beacon be placed on the spit. Commenced to board at Mr. W. Armstrong's this day. Wrote to A. Campbell and George Gibbs relative to rubber goods. June 21- Very warm day. Wrote for Captain Fay in his office all day. Steamer Resolute arrived from Port Madison, bringing the news that Indians had killed old Judge Bean on Friday last. June 22- Made out Captain Fay's annual report and arranged his vouchers. Wrote Colonel Simmons about the Indian goods. The weather has been very warm today and no wind till near sundown when a fine Breeze sprung up. June 23- Steamer W. G. Hunt arrived here today for Victoria and laid over all day on account of a heavy gale of wind from the northwest. During the night the steamer Otter having in tow the ship Morning Glory waterlogged. June 24- This morning the steamer Eldin Anderson arrived from Victoria and left for the same port in a few hours. At noon the mail steamer Panama arrived from San Francisco. The Otter sailed at 1 p.m. and the steamers Hunt and Panama left for Olympia. We have had four steamers here today, the Hunt, Otter, E. Anderson and Panama. Captain Fay left today in a canoe for Olympia. Received letters from Boston and from Gerberding of the B. and Bradshaw and Co., San Francisco. June 25- Steamer Panama arrived from Olympia and left at 4 p.m. for San Francisco. Wrote to Bradshaw and Co., William H. Keither, Captain Cyrus Sears, Mrs. M.W. Swan, Boston, Mrs. Samuel Swan of New York. Sent the Bulletin No. 6 of Scenes in Washington Territory. June, 26- Rain. Wrote and read in Captain Fay's office. Had some Indians to clean up the office and wash up and paid them off. June 27- Wrote in the office and took down notes of Indian talk. Duke of York and Elwha. Made and estimate with Mr. Hammond on the ship Horning Glory for $7480.00. June 28- Mr. Robert Wilson of San Francisco gets the ship to haul up and discharge. The ship is got under way and taken to her moorings between the station and Dead Man's Point. Wilson offers to bet me $200 that he will have the ship ready for sea in 15 days. I tell him he cannot discharge her in that time. June 29- Wrote to Col. M.T. Simmons the talk of the Duke of York with the Elwha Indians. Wrote Mr. Armstrong and sent him a list of the goods on hand for sale by me. Hudson Bay Company Steamer Beaver arrived today and sailed for upsound. June 30- Steamer Hunt arrived and sailed for Olympia. Captain Fay arrived from Olympia this morning. Mailed for Capt. Fay the vouchers of R.T. Bailey to Col. Simmons. July 1- Paid off George Scott and the other Indians for taking Capt. Fay to Olympia and back. Went down to Pt. Wilson to detect whiskey sellers. Saw a boat with three men standing towards Pt. Wilson, She tacks and stood into this shore then took in sail, rowed down to Pt. Wilson. When the Indians went off to her and whiskey. Met one Indian with a bottle of whiskey which he was carrying and Capt. Fay got behind a sand hill and saw with the glass Gen. Gaines was emptying a keg of whiskey into a coffee port, By the time I reached. boat she left. She was a black boat showing white under the bow. Sch. Rygie two men drunk in dark clothes and dark hats rowed and one man dressed in gray jacket and hat steered. Ban from Squim. Misquarts Lummi Ind. with pink shirt. Maskert a $2.50 gold piece. Capt. Fay gave it to an Indian to get a bottle whiskey, which he did from the boat. July 2- The marshal arrested the man Dan and the two other men and they were tried today or rather one was and the others were as witnesses. I found the $2.50 gold piece in Robinson's bar room and identified it. It was given by me to Armstrong, the marshal. Capt. Fay let me have one pair white blankets on account and loaned me one pair blue ones which I returned. Sunday, July 3- Steamer Hunt arrived from Victoria with passengers and left for Olympia. C. C. Vail left in her for Shoalwater Bay. July 4- Tibball's flag staff erected this morning Steamer Eliza Anderson arrived from Victoria with passengers to join the celebration. Salutes were fired from the cutter from Hannah's wharf. The hospital flag staff was decorated with flags as was also several of the buildings. Steamer Julia arrived from Portland, 0.T. She left Baker's Bay at 2 1/2 a.m. and arrived here at 5 p.m. Bark Ork and three ships came in. July 5- Governor Stevens and Col. Rankin and Col. Wallace arrived here this evening on the Hunt and proceeded to the court house where the Gov. and Col. Wallace made speeches. During the forenoon Judge Chenoweth and Mr. Garfield spoke and their remarks were replied to by the Governor. The Hunt left with the mails for Bellingham Bay. July 5- Left on the steamer Julia for Dungeness with Gov. Stevens, Col. Rankin, Wallace and Chenoweth. Steamer Massachusetts. this morning and left for Bellingham Bay. Arrived at Dungeness at 1 p.m. and went to the house of Mr. Madison where speeches were made by Col. Rankin, Col. Wallace and Gov. Stevens. At 6 1/2 p.m. left for Port Discovery where we arrived at sundown where the speakers went ashore to the mill and spoke till half past 10 p.m. Left for Port Townsend and arrived at 12:40 a.m. July 7- Gov. Stevens, Col. Wallace and Messrs Furst, Chenoweth and Rankin went to Ebey's Landing in the cutter boat where they made addresses to the people at Whidby's Island, At 2 p.m. the steamer Julia went to the island and took the gentlemen to Port Gamble. Schooner Carolina arrived from Victoria this evening. J. Ross Brown a passenger. July 8- Mr. Ross Brown visited the custom house today on special business. He was also spoken to by several of the citizens in reference to his report relative to Port Townsend. Mr. Brown fairly backed down and appeared to feel quite annoyed. July 9- Ross Brown left in the cutter this morning for Olympia. The steamer Eliza Anderson arrived from Victoria at 11 p.m. and left for Olympia. Sunday, July 10- Steamer Panama arrived with miners from San Francisco, Captain Fay left this morning for Whidby Island, Returned to Captain Fay one pair of blue blankets borrowed from him while mine were washed. Sent by Freeman and Co. no. 7 scenes in Washington Territory to the Bulletin. July 11- Wrote to Tubbs and Co. about railway gear. Steamer Panama sailed for San Francisco with Election day. Judges of election Hastings, Pettibone and Squire Briggs Mr. Taylor and myself were the clerks. Delegates to Congress: Wallace 85; Stevens, 47. Representative: Van Valzah 84; L. L. Lyman, 12. County Commissioner H. Webb, 70. The election was conducted in a very orderly manner without any disturbances and the results gave a majority of 38 votes to Wallace over Stevens. July 12- Steamer Julia arrived this morning with the mails from Olympia. Received letter from D. Mullin. Agreed with J. D. Fowler to let him have the 20 copies of the Bulletin for one year for $50. Bailey came from Whidby Island. He stopped in Captain Fay's room. July 13- Received of J. D. Fowler $10. Received of G. H. Gerrish $10. Made preparations for going to Olympia in the Julia. Stopped at Armstrong's all night. July 14- Left Port Townsend at 5 a.m. in the Julia, Stopped at Port Ludlow and reached Port Gamble at 8 a.m., Port Madison 11:20. Among our passengers were Mr. Campbell of the boundary commission. Maj. Alvord, U.S. paymaster, Father Rossi, Dr. McCarthy, chaplain in Army and other gents. Seattle, 11:45 a.m. Steilacoom, 5:25 p.m. Mr. Campbell, Msj. Alvord and the other gents above went ashore at Steilacoom. The day has been magnificent and we have enjoyed the fine scenery along the shore of the inlet and sound. When off the head of Vashon Island a grand view of Mt. Rainier presented itself, which was enjoyed by all the party. Mr. Boren, Steilacoom arrived at Olympia and put up at the Washington House. Met my friends, Judge McFadden, Gov. Mason and Gen. Tilton, Col. Simmons, Col. Rankin, Gov. Stevens and others. at the rooms of Mr. Mason. July 15- Left Olympia after breakfast with Col. Simmons to his residence about 12 miles from Olympia. I wrote a note to Gov. Stevens before we left. Stopped at Mr. Graham's at point where we dined. Reached Col. Simmon's home on Skookum Bay at 4:30 p.m. Showers of rain. July 16- Walked with Col. Simmons around his claim. The house is situated on Hammersley Inlet on Skookum Bay, as it is called, about 12 miles from Olympia. There is a fine orchard attached to the house, containing many trees in full bearing. very thrifty. The claim contains about 1400 acres and includes a fine mill. on a small stream in which is erected a sawmill capable of turned out some 2500 feet of lumber per day. The claim has acres already cleared. July 17- A beautiful day. Walked over to Col. Simmons' mill, distant from his house about one mile. Called at the home of Mr. Kennedy and saw his wife and daughters. The mill was built by Mr. Armstrong of Chehalis and is one of the best framed buildings in the territory. Sunday July 18- This morning Captain Swindall and Mr. Hack called and invited me to go with them to Mr. Morrow's at the head of the inlet. We did so in a canoe with two Indians. The trip was delightful and we reached Mr. Morrow's in about one hour, distance four miles, Mr. Morrow being absent, we had to remain all day. We walked up the hill back of Mr. M.'s house and found the land to be level prairie about a mile wide. The day being excessively hot, we could not go around much, but soon returned to the house. Found some syringa in bloom. It's pretty white blossoms and fragrant smell reminded me of home. Mrs. Morrow gave us an excellent dinner and supper. Her nice butter and buttermilk were appreciated by us all. Mr. Morrow returned home in the afternoon and after supper we returned to Col. Simmons where Messrs. Swindall and Hack remained all night. An express had been sent down by Mr. Armstrong from Olympia with the corroboration of the election of Gov. Stevens by a large majority. This news gave us all hyass close tum tum. July 19- Mr. Swindall and Mr. Hack left this morning. It is a most magnificent day, very warm. After breakfast I went across the inlet which is about a quarter of a mile wide at this place and took a sketch of Col. Simmons ' house. The day was too hot to go about much, so I remained at home and attempted to write, but effected but little. Mr. Grant and Mr. Weed came and remained all night. July 20- Went across the inlet, found the syringa in bloom, hazel with nuts half ripe and large as filberts, serviceberries, blackberries, Oregon grape, oak, maple, madrona and laurel with a variety of other shrubs and trees. Day very warm. Messrs. Weed and Graham left this evening. July 21- This morning Dr. Webber of the firm of Balch and Webber of Steilacoom with Frank Clark and Cap. Swindall came and after breakfast all of us proceeded to Col. Simmons' mill. where Dr. Webber took possession of the effects of Mr. Young for a debt. After dinner the gentlemen left for Steilacoom. Young had a fight with Kennedy. July 22- Left Col. Simmons' house at 8 a.m. for Olympia in his large canoe with two Indians and six white men, including Col. Simmons and myself. Stopped at Mr. Graham's and took him on board. The tide being ahead all the way, with no wind, we didn't reach Olympia til 4 p.m. Went to the Land Office, where I met Judge McFadden and Col. Rankin and afterwards walked over to the office of the Indian agency. Found on my arrival that Gov. Mason, the secretary of the territory, was dangerously sick with delirium. On our way up Mr. Graham and Mr. Kirtland had a fierce debate in the canoe on politics, laughable scene. Graham throws overboard an empty whiskey bottle as occasioning the dispute. July 25- Gov. Mason died last night. and the whole town is in mourning. He was beloved by everyone who knew him. Gov. Stevens was very much affected. He felt the loss as of a brother and wept like a child. A meeting was held at the capitol at 1 p.m. Judge McFadden in the chair. Remarks were made by Judge McFadden and Stevens and resolutions passed, eulogistic of the dead. Committees were appointed to make preparations for the funeral. Called on Mrs. Stevens this morning. Steamer Massachusetts sailed today for Bellingham Bay to take the soldiers to San Juan Island. Had an interview with Gov. Gholson, his son and Mr. Woodson, his nephew. July 24- Very warm. Gov. Gholson' son and Mr. Woodson are to go with Col, Simmons and myself to Chehalis. Gov. Mason will be buried tomorrow and we leave after the funeral. Called on Gov. Stevens and was invited to remain at his house all night and slept with Mr, George Stevens. July 25- Sat up very late last evening with Gov. Stevens, who was preparing an eulogy to be given today. Wrote Gerrish and Fowler and Co. Sent no. 8 to the Bulletin. The cruise of the Potter. At 10 a.m. went to the capitol and heard the eulogy of Gov. Stevens over the remains of Mr. Mason, after which we followed the body to the grave some four miles out of Olympia. After the services we started in a wagon for Judge Ford's. Col. Simmons. Mr. Gholson, Mr. Woodson and myself with the driver and a load of blankets and other things for Indian presents, one pair of horses and one pair of. Reached Judge Ford's at 8 p.m. Road very dirty, the first 15 miles very hard road. The last passed some fine farms. July 26- Early this morning took a sketch of Judge Ford's house. After breakfast Col, Simmons made presents to six chiefs and had a talk with them. They want ploughs and oxen and have already some 25 acres under cultivation with good crops of wheat, oats and potatoes. At 10 a.m. started down the Chehalis in three canoes in the following order : Judge Ford, Mr. Gholson and Mr. Woodson and myself in one. Col, Simmons in another and our provisions in the third. Passed two drifts which one had to haul over. Reached Mr. Smiths' home at 8 p.m. The river is remarkably low. Very pleasant and warm today and the scenery beautiful. Slept in the blockhouse. July 27- Left at 5 a.m. and went down the river 5 miles to breakfast at S.S. Ford, Jr. Thunder and slight rain for an hour or two. Sidney S. Ford Jr. goes with us down the river. At 2 p.m. reached the mouth of the Satsop where we dined. Col. Simmons talked to the Indians and made them presents of a few things. Left the Satsop after dinner and went down the river to the home of Mr. Ben where we passed the night. Sid Ford shot two ducks. Saw two deer. July 28- Left Mr. Ben's house at 5 a.m. and stopped at Council Bluff. The old treaty ground of 185(4), the present residence of Messrs. Byles and Young. B. and Y. are erecting huts. for a tannery. Plenty of hemlock of the best quality. Excellent ground, splendid grass, timothy five feet, native grass seven feet. After breakfast we left at 8:15 Mr. Gholson tumbles down in the mud while trying to get into the canoe. Indians and Gholson get into a row about splattering water over each other. At 1 p.m. passed Capt. Winsor with a raft at the mouth of the Chehalis. Found that we have left a case of papers and sent back a canoe for them. We went ashore and camped. Woodson tried to shoot a snipe and the gun kicks him over. Peter tries to cut down a tree stump with hornets. Mr. W. gets scared. Friday, June 29- The Indians returned at 2 a.m. and brought a boat with them from Mr. Young also the tin cases of papers. Tuesday at 10 a.m. are left for Chehalis Point and reached Mr. Smith's house at 3 p.m. S. S. Ford Jr. shot a seal. Dined at Mr. Smith's. Called at Wm. (?) McKee house. Started for S.W. Bay at 5 1/2 p.m. in a 4 ox team. Col. S., Mr. Gholson, Mr. Ford and myself. A band of elk kept ahead of us in the beach for several miles. I had no gun or pistol with us. Saturday, July 30- Our trip last night was the richest one I have had. After we had proceeded half way a thick fog set in and our driver lost his way and after drifting about among the sand hills finally came to anchor about 1/4 of a mile from the light house where we camped all night and had rather a poor time. I got up by daylight and went to the lighthouse where I found Mr. Wilson. The rest of our party soon came up and we had breakfast at the Wilson's. Walked down to Indian lodge, found no canoe or boat to take us over the bay and had to remain all day. Towards evening Mr. John Hawks came over in his boa to invite our party to go to Bruceport but we had to return to Chehalis and could not go. Tried to catch Indian horses. Mr. Ford caught two.(Saw?) Dr. Henrv, Mr. Shaffer (?), Mr. McKee and others and Capt. Charles T. Winsor. Sunday, July 31- Col. Simmons paid Mr. Wilson with $8.00. Left the lighthouse at 8:30 for Chehalis Point and reached there at 12 m. Had 1 horse which we rode in turns. Commenced to rain on our arrival, with a strong wind from s.e. which lasted till morning and then abated. Dined at Mr. Smith's and remained all night. Monday, Aug. 1- After breakfast we all went to the north side of the bay where we met a few of the Chehalis Indians. The rest had gone for cammas. Bought some sturgeon of the Indians, who had just caught two fine ones. After dinner made presents and then started up the river and reached Mr. Byles' house at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2- After breakfast at Mr. Byles we start up in our canoes for the Wynoochee at 7:30 a.m. and reach Mr. Scammon's house at the mouth of the Wynoochee at 11 a.m. where we dined. At the present low stage of water in the river steamboats cannot go above this point at low tide, but at high water can run as far up as the forks of the Satsop, some 12 miles farther up. The whole distance navigable at present from Chehalis Point is about 40 or 50 miles. Reached the mouth of the Satsop at 6 p.m. and camped about 1 mile above the mouth. Wednesday, Aug. 30 Started from camp at 7:20 a.m. and reached S.S. Ford Jr.'s at 10:40 where we dined. Walked around Mr. Ford's farm where he and his brother Tom have fine crops in. They have just built a large barn and have a first rate claim. Mr. S.S. Ford Jr. left us here. After dinner we started up the river and when opposite the block house some six miles up we were overtaken by a shower which obliged us to go ashore and take shelter in the blockhouse where we remained all night, Woodson and Gholson went in a canoe to fish but neither understanding how to manage she went over the rapids and both fell overboard and had a fine ducking, much to the amusement of the rest of our part, who with a lot of Indians stood on the bank and watched the fun. The boys dried their clothes and went to bed after supper. An Indian was dressing a deerskin. He had soaked it a day and a half in the river and was scraping the hair off with a knife made from an old scythe and others made from the ribs of the deer, sharpened on the inside and rags wound around each end as handles. The skin is to be soaked and rubbed with brains and then worked over by hand till dried. We found a lot of dry pea vines in the block house on which we made our beds and slept soundly. Thursday, Aug. 4- Left the blockhouse at 7 a.m. after a nice breakfast of chickens, roast and fried, and plenty of blackberries and sugar. There were a few Indians camped at this place, which is the crossing of the road leading to Armstrong's mills and the Cowlitz. From the blockhouse we proceeded up the river a few miles to where the trail from the Whilapah crosses the river, where Messrs. Gholson, Woodson and myself went ashore to walk to the house of Mr. Hill on Black River. We have parted with Judge Ford who with his Indian went up home. Col, Simmons remains in the canoe to go up Black River to join us at Mr. Hill's. We soon reached Dr. Roundtree's house about 2 miles from the landing and from there walked to Mr. Hill's house which we reached about 10 a.m. and the col. arrived at 12. After dinner Gholson, Woodson, and Mr. H. with his little son George went down the river to fish. The governor managed to get Woodson on a little green island where he left him and he and George came back under pretense or getting bait but they did not return. Woodson left hooting and yelling for an hour, finally waded ashore and came back pretty well drenched. Friday, Aug. 5- Heavy rain this morning. Started for Olympia at 8 a.m. in Dr. Roundtree's wagon with Col, Simmons, Messrs. Gholson, Woodson and Dr. Roundtree. Heavy rain all the way. Reached Olympia at 6 p.m. Col. Simmons' birthday 44 years old. Saturday, Aug. 6- Went to the Land Office and entered my claim as follows: Tracts no. 1,2,3,4,5, and 6 and northeast quarter of northwest quarter and s.w. quarter of northwest quarter of section 36 and tracts 1 and 2 in section 33 Township 14 n. Range 10 W. Containing 315 68/100 acres notification no. 1184 Apr. 25, 1853. Col. Simmons went home today. Sunday, Aug. 7- Mail Steamer Northerner (?) arrived today with mails. from San Francisco. Wrote to Gerrish and J.D. Fowler of Pt. Townsend. W. B. Rankin, Land Register left for Washington on the steamer. Steamer sailed at 9 1/2 p.m. Monday, Aug, 8- After breakfast went to Gov. Stevens' house to assist him in arranging his papers. The express arrived there this morning from Vancouver with dispatches from Gen. Harney of Steilacoom and San Juan. Gen. Harney will resist the landing of troops by the British on San Juan Island. Gov. Stevens quite sick with sore throat and inflamed eye. Tuesday, Aug. 9- A dispatch from Capt. Scrants. at Steilacoom states that Col. Casey will leave this morning for San Juan or Bellevue Island with 160 men and munitions of war, with orders to repel any attempts of the British to land on the island. The express rider reached here at 6 1/2 a.m. Called at Gen. Tilton's office. Distances from Olympia into Grey's Harbor. From Olympia to Block House 30 miles 30 Block House to Satsop 20 Satsop to Pt. Harrison 40 Pt. Harrison to Wynoochee 36 24 12 36 River tributaries to Chehalis ……. to Grey's Harbor quish cwim Chehalis Whish kak " Wynoochee " Wednesday, Aug. 10- Wrote for the Pioneer a description of the valley of the Chehalis. Gov. Stevens received dispatches today from Vancouver giving him information relative to Gen. Harney's orders respecting San Juan. Gov.Gholson called in the evening and brought up copies of Gen. Harney's letters to Gov. Douglas. Gov. Stevens better this evening. Thursday, Aug. 11- Area of Whidby Island 105301.04 of which 11560.000 are prairie 36 miles long 10 miles wide at its widest 1 mile wide at its narrowest. Camano Island 15 miles long 35,000 acres Utsulada Friday, Aug. 12- The mail arriving brings a note from Capt. Scranton that the Julia had landed Col. Casey and command safely at San Juan. This movement of the troops has been with great dispatch. On Thursday, the 4th, Gov. Stevens who had been down the sound on a visit left San Juan in the Julia with dispatches from Capt. Pickett for Gen. Harney. The steamer reached Olympia on Friday. An express was sent by Gov. Stevens at once to Vancouver and the orders came back and went to Steilacoom on Monday by the Julia which took the troops and landed them and 50 tons and landed them on San Juan on Wednesday the 10th in just 6 days from the issue of Capt. Pickett's letter to the Gen. This is the quickest dispatch ever made between the two posts. This day Mr. H.K. Stevens came in from Shoalwater Bay and I met with him. My old friend, Mr, S. S. Woodard, Messrs. Henry K. Stevens and Samuel Woodard then went with me to the Land Office where they became witnesses for me in proving up or making my final proof of my land claim in Shoalwater Bay. Lieut Eyrie of the Army in command of troops for San Juan came today and stopped at Gov. Stevens. Saturday Aug. 13- Lieut Eyrie left this morning for Steilacoom to meet his command. Col. H. K. Stevens left today for Oysterville, Slight showers this afternoon but clear during the evening and night. Sunday, Aug. 14- Waled with Gov. Stevens to Tumwater, about two miles from town, where there is a saw and grist mill and a tannery. We stopped at the house of Mr. Carter, proprietor of the tannery, who showed us his premises. We remained there during a shower of 20 minutes and then returned. The governor and myself found plenty of ripe salal berries and had a feast of them. In the afternoon I met with little Kate and Maude and little Ben Cook to the falls and picked a quart or so of berries. Katie fell down and came near rolling in the water, but caught on a stump. Monday, Aug. 15- The governor and Mrs. Stevens rode out to their claim today some six miles from town. I remained in the office, arranging papers and correspondence and writing. Tuesday, Aug. 16- This is a lovely morning, clear, bright and calm. Looking north from Gov. Stevens house, the mountains of the Olympic Pen. are very distinctly seen, towering into the sky. Their snowy crests have been much lessened by the heat of
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